Nurse Practitioner (NP) to DNP Program

Admission Requirements

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Tuition & Fees

Already a nurse practitioner (NP) seeking the DNP degree?

Registered nurses who are master's-prepared, certified, and practicing nurse practitioners retain their specialty and earn the DNP degree in this program. 

Program Information

• 2-year, 6-semester, 40 credit post-master's program of study
• Hybrid program: online learning and on-campus weekend learning immersions once per month
• Curriculum is structured to assist students in meeting The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (AACN, 2006).

Program Highlights

• Intentionally small cohorts that allow for personalized attention from faculty
• Option to focus on integrative health and/or palliative care (one focus area is required)
• Translate best evidence into practice
• Demonstrate leadership in macro and micro health care systems
• Proactively strive for social justice
  • Actively address health disparities
  • Function with cultural humility as practitioners who relate effectively with diverse and underserved individuals, families, and populations

Admission Information

• The application to begin the NP to DNP program in summer (May) 2021 is available.
• No library, technology, application or distance learning fees.
• Inquire about our corporate tuition discount!
• Applications for summer 2021 are open and will be accepted on a rolling basis until the following deadline:
  • April 1, 2021

Contact Us

Interested in the NP to DNP program? Looking for more information?

• Email the School of Nursing at nursing@up.edu
• Call the School of Nursing at 503.943.7211